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History and Current Events July 2020
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The right side of history : how reason and moral purpose made the west great
by Ben Shapiro
A New York Times best-selling author and outspoken conservative commentator considers the state of the West today, asking why, if American lives have never been better than at any time in history, the United States' political, social and economic situation is beginning to erode. 50,000 first printing
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She has her mother's laugh : the powers, perversions, and potential of heredity
by Carl Zimmer
The award-winning columnist and author of Parasite Rex presents a history of our understanding of heredity and how it has shaped human society, chronicling the transitions brought about by gene research and sharing anecdotal insights into his own family's experiences while making predictions about how evolving understandings are likely to impact the future.
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On Tyranny : Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century In previous books, Holocaust historian Timothy Snyder dissected the events and values that enabled the rise of Hitler and Stalin and the execution of their catastrophic policies. With Twenty Lessons, Snyder draws from the darkest hours of the twentieth century to provide hope for the twenty-first. As he writes, "Americans are no wiser than the Europeans who saw democracy yield to fascism, Nazism and communism. Our one advantage is that we might learn from their experience."
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Dreams of El Dorado: A History of the American West
by H.W. Brands
What it is: a sweeping yet concise three-century survey of the American West.
What sets it apart: Historian H.W. Brands' demythologizing study argues that it was violent federal intervention, not rugged individualism, that facilitated westward expansion.
Don't miss: profiles of little-known figures who shaped the region, including the Chinese laborers who built the Transcontinental Railroad.
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Francis I : the maker of modern France
by Leonie Frieda
This biography of Catherine de Medici’s father-in-law describes how the aesthete, grand diplomat and contemporary of Machiavelli became the prototype for all Frenchmen and introduced the Renaissance to the country, making it the first European superpower. 35,000 first printing.
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How to Hide an Empire: A History of the Greater United States
by Daniel Immerwahr
What it is: a fast-paced, illuminating history exploring the impact of American imperialism on past and present non-mainland U.S. territories including Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.
Why it matters: This absorbing work reveals a perspective on American history that is often overlooked.
Did you know? Nearly half of the mainland population is unaware that today's four million territory residents are U.S. citizens.
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Creative care : a revolutionary approach to dementia and elder care
by Anne Davis Basting
The MacArthur Grant recipient and author of The Stages of Age outlines radical approaches to drug-free elder care that uses theater, improv and other medically supported therapies to promote engagement and better life quality. 75,000 first printing.
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Kickass recovery : from your first year clean to the life of your dreams
by Billy Manas
"A guide to overcoming alcohol and drug addiction, written by a former addict. Drawing on the author's experience of recovery, the book encourages readers to stay sober by cultivating a positive, pragmatic mindset. Topics include setting manageable goals, finding inspiration, meditating, expressing gratitude, and avoiding toxic people"
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